When a home needs more than a regular clean
Some situations call for thorough disinfection of a house or apartment:
- After serious illness in the household, such as norovirus, a resistant infection, or a family member coming home from the hospital with a weakened immune system
- Before moving in to a home that sat vacant, was a rental, or had pets or heavy use
- After a contamination event that has been cleaned up, as a final step
- After a death in the home of natural causes, when the family wants peace of mind before returning
How the service works
- Walkthrough to understand the reason, the household, pets and any sensitivities.
- Clean high-touch and visible surfaces first: kitchens, bathrooms, door handles, switches, railings, remotes and countertops.
- Disinfect using EPA-registered products chosen for the concern, applied by wiping or electrostatic spraying with label contact times.
- Address soft goods. Bedding and washable textiles are laundered. Mattresses and upholstery can be treated with appropriate methods.
- Ventilate and allow the products' re-entry times.
- Document the work if you need records for a landlord, buyer or medical provider.
Safety at home
We discuss product choices with you if anyone in the home has asthma, chemical sensitivities, or if pets or infants live there. Products are used strictly by label directions.
When it's a biohazard
If blood, bodily fluids, sewage or a decomposition event is involved, physical cleanup and removal come first. See residential biohazard cleanup.
Common questions
Do we need to leave the house?
Usually only during application and the re-entry period, which is often short. We'll tell you before work begins.
Are your products safe for pets?
Registered disinfectants are used per label directions. Pets should stay out of treated areas until surfaces are dry or as the label specifies.
Will this kill mold?
Mold is a separate issue that requires moisture control and removal of growth, not just disinfection.